On the Official Opening Day: Al-Azhar Leaders Visit the Muslim Council of Elders’ Stand at the Cairo International Book Fair
Today, the activities of the Muslim Council of Elders’ stand at the 56th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair 2025 were officially launched in Cairo, Egypt. Running from January 23 to February 5, 2025, the Council’s participation in the book fair highlights its mission to promote peace, foster tolerance, and build bridges of communication and coexistence.
On its opening day, the stand welcomed several distinguished officials and leaders of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, including His Eminence Prof. Dr. Nazir Ayyad, Grand Mufti of Egypt; His Eminence Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Rahman El-Duwaini, Deputy of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif; His Eminence Prof. Salama Dawood, President of Al-Azhar University; His Eminence Prof. Dr. Muhammad Al-Jundi, Secretary-General of the Islamic Research Academy; and His Eminence Sheikh Ayman Abdel Ghani, Head of Al-Azhar Institutes Sector. The delegation toured the stand’s various sections and commended the Council’s diverse intellectual and cultural publications, which aim to promote peace, coexistence, and the re-publication of treasures of Islamic heritage. These efforts contribute to raising awareness and disseminating enlightened, moderate thought.
This year, the Muslim Council of Elders’ stand showcases more than 250 publications, including the latest releases from Al-Hokama Center for Peace Research for 2025. These works address critical intellectual and cultural issues, promote tolerance, coexistence, and human fraternity, and counter all forms of extremism, hatred, and discrimination. The stand also hosts a rich cultural and intellectual program featuring more than 14 seminars. These seminars, led by a distinguished group of scholars, intellectuals, and academics, explore crucial themes such as peace and development in Africa, the foundations of human behavior, renewal in Islamic theology, the role of media in fostering societal awareness, the relationship between Islamic philosophy and modern challenges, and the impact of translation movements on Islamic studies.
It is worth noting that the Cairo International Book Fair is one of the largest book fairs in the world, attracting nearly 5 million visitors annually. The fair plays a pivotal role in preserving and fostering cultural identity by providing readers with access to their cultural heritage and the latest literary and intellectual works. It also reflects the diversity of the Arab and global cultural landscape, showcasing literary contributions that shed light on societal and human issues.
The Muslim Council of Elders’ stand is located at Booth B43, Hall 4, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.